Businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela is fighting to prevent the state from selling his R70 million Sandhurst mansion in Sandton, Johannesburg, after the High Court granted a final forfeiture order covering the property and other assets linked to the alleged looting of Tembisa Hospital.
Maumela’s legal representatives have filed an application seeking to rescind the forfeiture order granted in July 2026, according to a report by the Sunday Times published on Sunday, 25 October.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that it had received the application and said it was expediting its response to ensure the matter is concluded.
The forfeiture order covers assets valued at approximately R325 million, including luxury properties and vehicles linked to Maumela and the MHR Maumela Family Trust.
Why the state wants the property
The legal proceedings stem from investigations into alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering involving procurement at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigated allegations that companies linked to Maumela and other businesspeople benefited from irregular hospital procurement contracts.
In July, the Johannesburg High Court granted the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit a final order allowing the state to take ownership of the assets covered by the ruling. The state intends to sell the properties and other assets, with the proceeds earmarked for the Gauteng Department of Health.
The Sandhurst mansion was previously placed under preservation while the investigation continued. The property is among several high-value assets identified during the investigation.
Maumela challenges forfeiture as sale remains pending
The latest application comes approximately three months after the final forfeiture order was granted.
According to the Sunday Times, the NPA said Maumela’s legal representatives had indicated shortly after the ruling that they intended to appeal or seek rescission of the order.
The application now places the planned disposal of the assets in further legal proceedings while the NPA prepares its response.
Maumela has not been criminally charged in connection with the Tembisa Hospital investigation, according to recent reporting. The Hawks and the NPA have described the criminal investigation as ongoing.
The forfeiture proceedings are separate from a criminal prosecution. The final forfeiture order was granted in civil proceedings relating to assets the state alleges are connected to unlawful activities.
The outcome of Maumela’s rescission application will determine whether the existing forfeiture order remains in force or is reconsidered by the court.
